Working Off the Clock

Legal Representation in Missouri & Illinois

It is illegal for an employer to ask or require that you work overtime
without being paid. Even a "favor" or request that you stay
on the job - unpaid - until all work is finished is considered illegal.
No tasks are allowed to be performed during any period during which you
are off the clock, including during break and rest periods.

If you have been wronged, then it is important that you contact an attorney
from Riggan Law Firm as soon as possible. By retaining Riggan Law Firm,
you can have an attorney fully review your case and ensure that you receive
the unpaid wages and compensation that you deserve.

Generally, all hours worked must be paid at least
minimum wage; and all hours over 40 in a workweek must be compensated at a rate of
1.5 times your regular rate of pay. If your employer has violated these
laws, then you may be entitled to additional compensation.

It is vital that you contact Riggan Law Firm if you have ever been asked
to perform or performed any of the following duties:

Were required to perform work at home, including email correspondence and
voice messages

Were not compensated for time spent off the shift waiting to be relieved
of your station

Were asked to work
overtime without authorization that it would be compensated in wages

Waited for a manager to search you to ensure you did not steal property
before leaving

Were not compensated for time spent in training or meetings

You deserve compensation!

If you are performing off-the-clock work or if you want to learn more about
whether certain work you are performing is compensable work time under
federal or state wage laws, you need to consult with a Missouri employment lawyer.
Please
complete our case submission form or contact our office today.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Russ Riggan to anyone seeking professional help with an employment situation.

“I would wholeheartedly recommend Russ Riggan to anyone seeking professional help with an employment situation. He thoroughly reviewed all angles and aspects of what I was experiencing, suggested several options, and then dealt directly with attorneys at my employer. His depth of experience and the skilled manner in which he managed my case gave me great peace of mind, allowed me to sleep at night, therefore leaving me to close out my time there smoothly.”

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